A Lancaster bomber had an expected service life of 40 flying hours in 1942. The crew of seven, (not five, as stated in this), had a one in three chance of surviving a "Tour" of 30 missions. This cardboard Lancaster nose is amazing. I wonder 4:234:234:23 why build this in cardboard? I guess it replicates the cramped and freezing cold flight deck. All the details and instruments. Are amazing in their accuracy. Art? Hmm... Anyway, I think it's wizard, old chap.
The crew figures are incredible.
A Lancaster bomber had an expected service life of 40 flying hours in 1942.
The crew of seven, (not five, as stated in this), had a one in three chance of surviving a "Tour" of 30 missions.
This cardboard Lancaster nose is amazing. I wonder 4:23 4:23 4:23 why build this in cardboard? I guess it replicates the cramped and freezing cold flight deck. All the details and instruments.
Are amazing in their accuracy.
Art?
Hmm...
Anyway, I think it's wizard, old chap.
Maybe it implies the fragility of the aircraft, crew and life in general in that period.